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CELPIP Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

CELPIP Listening Part 5 Practice Test: Community Service Recognition

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A free Listening Part 5 practice test in the CELPIP format: 8 questions with the answer key. Play each recording once, as in the real test, answer, then check your answers at the bottom of the page. The transcript is under each recording.

Questions
8
Format
1 video, questions after it
Question style
Multiple choice, 4 options

  1. What is the purpose of the meeting?

  2. What is Lara’s first suggestion for criteria?

  3. What concern does Henry raise?

  4. What is one requirement for nominees?

  5. How many letters of recommendation are needed?

  6. Who can be nominated?

  7. What will the points system include besides hours volunteered?

  8. Who will write the final criteria document?

Transcript (read it after you answer)

Owen: We’ve been asked to set criteria for the annual community service award.

Lara: I think we should focus on measurable impact—like hours volunteered or funds raised.

Henry: That’s good, but quality matters too. Someone might contribute fewer hours but have a big influence.

Owen: So maybe a points system—hours volunteered, plus extra points for leadership or innovation.

Lara: We should also make sure nominees are active within the past year, not just historically.

Henry: Agreed. And maybe require at least one letter of recommendation from a community member.

Owen: Sounds fair. We’ll also need to decide if teams can be nominated or only individuals.

Lara: I say both—community work often happens in groups.

Henry: Okay, so: points system, active in past year, recommendation letter, and both individuals and teams eligible.

Owen: Perfect. I’ll write up the official criteria.

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Answer key

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  1. What is the purpose of the meeting? B. To set award criteria
  2. What is Lara’s first suggestion for criteria? D. Hours volunteered or funds raised
  3. What concern does Henry raise? A. Impact matters more than hours
  4. What is one requirement for nominees? A. Be active in the past year
  5. How many letters of recommendation are needed? B. One
  6. Who can be nominated? C. Both individuals and teams
  7. What will the points system include besides hours volunteered? B. Leadership or innovation
  8. Who will write the final criteria document? A. Owen

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